Tree Pickup: Boy Scouts troops 436 and 428 will be picking up
Christmas trees for recycling Sunday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Jan. 3,
Sunday, Jan4, and Sunday, Jan. 11 beginning at 9 a.m. For a $5
donation, they will pick up trees left at the curb and recycle
them. For more information, call Troop 436 in Hollister at
628-3045, Troop 428 in San Juan Bautista at 623-4360, e-mail
bs*******@ya***.com or visit www.freewebs.com/bsa436/.
Tree Pickup: Boy Scouts troops 436 and 428 will be picking up Christmas trees for recycling Sunday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Jan. 3, Sunday, Jan4, and Sunday, Jan. 11 beginning at 9 a.m. For a $5 donation, they will pick up trees left at the curb and recycle them. For more information, call Troop 436 in Hollister at 628-3045, Troop 428 in San Juan Bautista at 623-4360, e-mail bs*******@ya***.com or visit www.freewebs.com/bsa436/.
Library meeting: The next Friends of the Library meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 15 at 12:30 in the Barbara room at the San Benito County Free Library.
Co-op Preschool: The Presbyterian Co-op Preschool is selling pewter angel ornaments commemorating the school’s 40th year for only $10. To place your order or for more information, call 630-1234.
Galeria Tonantzin: 12th Annual Images of the Virgin Exhibition now through January 18. Author and artist reception will be Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. It is free to the public.
The Virgin Image Conference will also be held Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for $50 with lunch. For more information, call 831-623-ARTE or visit www.galeriatonantzin.com.
Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts from Pack 428 are collection new, unwrapped toys in San Juan Bautista for local children. Toys will be collected through Dec. 15 and distributed to San Juan Bautista’s neediest families. Drums have been placed at Mission San Juan Bautista, 408 Second St., San Benito Bank, 301 Third St. and PJ’s Special Stuff, 400 Third St. For more information, call Paul Hill at 636-7886.
Foster home: Looking to give kids a home for the holidays. Call Aspira Foster and Family Services for more information at 1-800-439-1905.
CCS collection: The Online Civilian Conservation Corps Museum is seeking stories about the CCCs, CCC Enrollees, staff, or technical advisors for publication to this online historical resource. If you would like to participate, please send your stories, with name, company number and location if known to CCC Collection, P.O. Box 5, Woodbury, N.J., 08096 or e-mail to JF*******@ao*.com.
Internships: Freshman State Sen. Jeff Denham (R-Merced) is accepting resumes from college students for internships in his Modesto and Salinas district offices. Interested parties can apply for a position in the Modesto district office by faxing a cover letter and resume to Linda Rader at 209-577-4963. Those interested in working in the Salinas office should fax a cover letter and resume to Dana Ferreira at 831-769-8086.
Moms ‘n’ Kids: Looking for a playgroup? Join Hollister’s Neighborhood Playgroup Organization. For more information, visit www.momsnkids.org or call Elena de la Puerta (Spanish speaking) at 831-637-2801 or Tricia Voigt at 831-636-4842.
Creative catalyst: Artist-educators from Gavilan College, Gilroy High School, Live Oak High School and San Benito High School are exhibiting the work they do when they are not teaching at Gavilan College’s main gallery in the library building, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. now through Jan 16. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Class of 1974: The Class of 1974 Reunion Committee is looking for addresses of former classmates. Please contact Linda Keller at lp*********@ya***.com.
Winter concerts: Hartnell College Music and Dance departments present Winter Concerts 2003:
A Winter Celebration in Song: Hartnell College Choir and Chamber Singers: Friday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. and Monday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. on the Hartnell Main Stage.
Music for a Mid-Winter Festival: Hartnell College Community Band. Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the Hartnell Main Stage.
Winter Jazz: Hartnell College Jazz Ensemble. Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hartnell Recital Hall.
For more information, call 755-6905 or 755-6906.
Adobe Christmas: Eighteen of Monterey’s historic buildings will be lit by candlelight as part of the 20th Annual Christmas at the Adobes celebration December 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-17. Free parking is included with your ticket. For more information, call 831-647-6226 or 649-7118.
Holiday photos: Naturals Day Spa has appointments for hair, makeup and pictures. Color or black and white pictures taken by Vela Piena Fotographia, Friday, Dec. 12 from 1 to 7 p.m. at 15790 Monterey Rd, Suite 100 in Morgan Hill. To make an appointment, call 408-779-8466.
Grandmothers Club: The Grandmothers Club will meet Friday, Dec. 12 at the Vets Building at 10 a.m. for a brunch. Grandfathers are also welcome.
Artist Reception: More Peppers! by Shannon Grissom will be on display at Perfectly Imperfect on Friday, Dec. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. This month’s series was inspired by the vibrant red and green peppers recently harvested around Hollister.
Play open: South Valley Civic Theatre presents “The 1940s Radio Hour” at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse at Dunne Ave. and Monterey St. in Morgan Hill. Friday and Saturdays, Dec. 12, 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students.
Mini-booksale: Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the courtyard behind the San Benito County Free Library at 470 Fifth Street in Hollister. For more information, call 636-4107.
Book sale: The next book sale at the San Benito County Free Library will be Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the patio behind the Historical Society House next to the library.
Food drive: The Top Hatters Motorcycle Club presents its 14th annual Canned Food Drive Saturday, Dec. 13 at Whiskey Creek Saloon, 201 Fifth St. in Hollister. Sign-in is 10 a.m. to noon. Open to the public. Can drop-off points include Whiskey Creek Saloon, Lock Stock and Barrel Sporting or call 831-636-0880 for pick-up. For monetary donations, see any Top Hatter member or call 408-640-7335.
New Life Band: The New Life Band, an East African group of drummers and singers, will perform at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave. in Morgan Hill, on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free. For more information, call 408-779-3551.
Christmas plays: Two Christmas plays will be performed at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., in Morgan Hill on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m. The community is invited and the performances are free.
Watsonville Band: The Watsonville Band will perform their final 56th Spirit of Christmas concert in Watsonville at the Mello Center on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.
Pancakes with Santa: San Juan School is hosting its kindergartner fund-raiser Sunday, Dec. 14 from 7 a.m. to noon for $5 per person at the San Juan School cafeteria. Funds raised will help with upcoming field trips. Breakfast is all you can eat. Children can take pictures with Santa fro $3.
Altar society: The Immaculate Conception Church Altar Society meeting will be held Sunday, Dec. 14 in Tres Pinos at noon with Mass in the church followed by a potluck luncheon in the hall. Bring a friend. For more information, call 637-7805 or 637-2729.
Holiday concert: The holiday concert of the South Valley Symphony will be held Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m. in the Gavilan College theater. Tickets at the box office will be $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens age 55 and up, and $7 for students ages 12-18. Children under 12 will be admitted free with one paid adult. Tickets are also available at Dorothy McNett’s Place. For more information, call 408-842-3934.
Heat ‘A’ team: Tryouts for the Hollister Heat “A” girls fastpitch softball travel teams for ages 12, 14 and 16 will be held Sunday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Jan. 10 at Heat Field at Veterans Memorial Park. Tryouts for 12 and under is at 10 a.m. Tryouts for 14 and under is at noon. Tryouts for 16 and under is at 2 p.m.For more information, call Todd Freitas at 831-636-0789 or Steve Grimsley at 831-637-1095.
Babe Ruth: San Benito Babe Ruth sign-ups are Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Straw hat Pizza from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.Eteam2.com/SanBenitoBabeRuth.
Library closure: The San Benito County Free Library will be closed to the public Tuesday, Dec. 16 at allow for all day staff training of the TLC’s Library.Solution Integrated Automation System.
